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Alan Shearer Overcome with Emotion at Newcastle Trophy Parade
Newcastle, UK – Football icon Alan Shearer was visibly emotional during Newcastle United’s triumphant Carabao Cup trophy parade, paying a heartfelt tribute to his late father amidst jubilant fans. The Premier League Hall of Famer joined throngs of supporters on Saturday to commemorate the Magpies’ first major domestic silverware since 1955, a victory tinged with personal poignancy for Shearer.
Tears and Tribute for Shearer’s Father
Shearer’s father, also named Alan, sadly passed away at the age of 80 in May 2024 after a recurrence of cancer. Despite battling the illness previously, the elder Shearer succumbed to the disease, leaving a void in his son’s life and a missed opportunity to witness Newcastle’s recent cup success.
In a deeply personal moment, Shearer recounted how his father had selected the Match of the Day theme song for his funeral service and described carrying his coffin as an incredibly difficult experience. The profound connection between father and son, and their shared love for Newcastle United, was palpable throughout Shearer’s emotional address to the crowd.
A Lifelong Fan’s Missed Celebration
Alan Shearer Sr.’s devotion to Newcastle was well-known, having grown up in the city’s Gosforth area. His passing meant he was unable to witness the Magpies conclude their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy when they defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final earlier this month. However, Shearer shared that his father had been present at St. James’ Park to witness Newcastle’s prior trophy win in 1969, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, highlighting his lifelong support for the club.
Alan Shearer visibly moved during Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory parade on Saturday.
The Magpies legend celebrated with thousands of elated fans in Newcastle city centre.
Newcastle United players paraded on an open-top bus, marking the end of a 70-year domestic trophy drought.
“He Would Have Been Proud”
Addressing the massive gathering in Newcastle’s city centre, Shearer, the Premier League’s record goalscorer, stated, ‘Yes, sadly, my dad passed away last May.’ He continued, expressing his poignant regret, ‘He was fortunate enough to be at the 1969 final. I only wish he could have persevered for one more year to experience this moment.’ Despite his absence, Shearer added with heartfelt conviction, ‘But he would have been watching and would have been immensely proud, just as I am.’
Celebrations Continue at Town Moor
The open-top bus procession culminated at Town Moor, where ticket holders attended a celebratory event featuring a Q&A session with Newcastle icons Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer. Later, the current Newcastle squad graced the stage at 6:30 pm to acknowledge the roaring support of their fans.
Popular television personalities and devoted Newcastle fans, Ant and Dec, ignited the crowd with chants of ‘Toon! Toon!’ Players and staff took turns showcasing the Carabao Cup trophy, met with thunderous applause and encouragement from the jubilant supporters.
Following interviews with manager Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall, club captain Bruno Guimaraes led the ecstatic crowd in a rendition of The Beatles’ classic ‘Hey Jude,’ followed by a series of traditional terrace chants, ensuring the celebratory atmosphere continued late into the evening.